ME: Consumer
Mainers seek more ‘sustainable’ seafood but labels may be misleading
Mainers are buying more "sustainable" and "humane" seafood but animal welfare advocates said such labels may not be telling the whole story. The …
U of Maine study reveals pathways for U.S. seafood independence
A new study from the University of Maine found the nation could reduce the amount of seafood it imports and still meet consumer demand. Americans …
ME unions applaud construction of world’s largest battery storage system
Labor leaders in Maine say the approved construction of the world's largest energy storage system will also create quality union jobs. The project …
Proposed rule would benefit Mainers struggling with medical debt
Maine households struggling to pay medical debt could benefit from a proposed federal rule to remove medical bills from credit reports. The rule …
Federal funds boost ME high-speed EV charging network
Clean-energy advocates in Maine are applauding an expansion of the state's electric vehicle charging network. State officials recently announced the …
New England groups warn against 'factory' fish farming in federal waters
New England fishermen and environmental groups are working to prevent the growth of industrial-size fish farms in U.S. open waters. They said …
Cow feed research aims to cut ME dairies' methane emissions
New research could help Maine dairy farmers increase profits while reducing effects on the climate. Scientists said adding a plant-based essential …
ME legislation aims to uncover corporate tax avoidance
Maine lawmakers are considering legislation to require corporations to reveal the amount of state income taxes they pay. Supporters of the bill say …
Anglers seek trawler buffer zone as Atlantic herring stock declines
Recreational fishermen in New England say commercial trawlers are threatening the survival of smaller businesses relying on a healthy stock of Atlanti…
Supplemental budget puts Maine’s Medicare Savings Programs at risk
Some 30,000 Mainers could lose access to critical healthcare benefits under Gov. Janet Mills' proposed supplemental budget. The state legislature …
ME survey shows support for transparent hospital prices, facility fee limits
A new survey reveals most Mainers support policies requiring medical providers to disclose their facility fees before they receive treatment…
Climate change, development threaten Maine’s working waterfronts
Reintroduced federal legislation aims to preserve Maine's iconic, working waterfronts still recovering from recent powerful storms. Strong winds and …